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Gulf oil drilling projects continue on existing wells, despite ban on new wells
WASHINGTON — In the days since President Barack Obama announced a moratorium on permits for drilling new offshore wells and a halt to a controversial type of environmental waiver the Deepwater Horizon received, at least seven new drilling permits and five waivers have been granted, according to records.
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Despite BP oil spill, Louisiana still loves Big Oil
Deepwater drilling and Louisiana are synonymous. Despite the BP oil spill, the industry is still seen as delivering lifeblood.
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|  | Despite Leak, Louisiana Is Still Devoted to OilNew York Times
 As the oil spill reaches land, we would like your updates and photographs of what you're seeing. Photos are optional but recommended. …
 
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Despite admiral’s claims, fire booms that might have lessened oil spill not required equipment
There appears to be nothing in federal law that requires BP or any other oil company to have such booms on hand during drilling or production activities in U.S. waters, despite fire booms being labeled as a primary first-response option in federal documents.
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